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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.79, 702.89 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.79, 702.89 and 225.26 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.79 : 702.89 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.79/702.89 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.79x = 702.89 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.79x = 158,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,331.88/468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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